Tag Archives: I-League

Aizawl FC sign Nigerian striker Princewill Emeka Olariche!

Former I-League champions Aizawl FC have announced the signing of striker Princewill Emeka Olariche from I-League rivals TRAU FC ahead of the 2020/21 season. 28 year old Owerri-born Princewill Emeka Olariche in his youth played for Ngor Okpala United and Heartland FC ‘B’ before playing for Vin Sports FC all …

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Aizawl FC extend contracts of Alfred Jaryan & Richard Kassaga!

Former I-League champions Aizawl FC have announced contract extensions of their captain Alfred Kemah Jaryan and defender Richard Kassaga with the people’s club for the upcoming 2020/21 season. The 31 year old Alfred Jaryan from Paynesville, Liberia has been a key player of the Northeastern side in midfield and he …

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420 Grams S02E50: Is football in India favouring Feudalism over Democracy?

On the basis of recent cases, such as those of FC Bengaluru United and Sreenidhi FC, 420 Grams examines the turf-guarding that seems to be dominating the expansion of football leagues (Indian Super League – ISL and I-League) in India.

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TRAU defender Sandeep Singh joins Kerala Blasters!

Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters FC has announced the signing of defender Sandeep Singh on a one-year contract from I-League side TRAU FC. 25 year old Manipur-born played football locally before joining the Shillong Lajong Academy, where Sandeep also made his professional debut. He left Lajong FC to join …

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Bengaluru FC sign Ajith Kumar from Chennai City FC!

Bengaluru FC have signed left-back Ajith Kumar on an undisclosed fee from Chennai City FC, the club announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old joins on a three-year deal, as Carles Cuadrat’s side add depth to their squad ahead of the 2020/21 Indian Super League campaign. Having been selected through trials into …

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Ranjit Bajaj bags Sudeva’s Pride of Football Award!

Minerva Academy FC owner Ranjit Bajaj has been awarded the “Pride of Football” by Sudeva Football Club on August 15, 2020. Mr. Bajaj was recognized for his outstanding contribution and excellent service to the beautiful game and Indian Football. In less than five years, Mr. Bajaj has managed to establish …

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Sudeva to field an all-Indian team in I-League 2020-21, confirms president Anuj Gupta!

New entrants Sudeva will be fielding an “all Indian XI” in the forthcoming I-League 2020-21, club president Anuj Gupta confirmed in a chat with AIFF TV. In the chat which will be aired on Friday, August 21 on AIFF social media handles at 5.30pm, Gupta confirmed he is “not looking …

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India junior Givson Singh joins Kerala Blasters!

Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters have announced the signing of India junior international Givson Singh ahead of ISL-7. 18 year old Moirang-born Givson Singh Moirangthem played locally football before joining the Minerva Punjab FC Academy and after impressing in India youth teams joined the AIFF Elite Academy. Last season, …

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Gokulam Kerala FC appoint Italy’s Vincenzo Alberto Annese as head coach!

Gokulam Kerala FC have appointed Belize National Team coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese for the upcoming 2020/21 I-League season. The 35-year-old coach from Italy has immense experience in coaching clubs from Italy, Ghana, Indonesia, Latvia and Palestine. He has also coached the Armenian under-19 national team. Annese also had five-year stint …

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